Process Technician

Berry Global, inc; Monroe Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Technician to enhance production efficiency and ensure safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves setting up and maintaining advanced molding machines, troubleshooting processes, and driving continuous improvements. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll play a key part in optimizing operations and contributing to the circular economy. Join a team that values innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will make a tangible impact on production outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a plastics environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and start-up of production machines including conveyors and vision systems.
• Maintain machine guards and safety circuits; prioritize safety in all activities.
• Strive for constant process improvements and production efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting molds/machines

Stretch Blow Molding Process (SBM)

Extrusion Blow Molding Process (EBM)

Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machines (SIPA)

Safety procedures and GMP standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

8+ years of experience in a plastics environment

Job description

Overview

About Berry

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Responsibilities

• Schedule M-F 7:45am-4:15pm
• Responsible for the set-up of molding components.
• Responsible for the set-up and start-up of production machines including conveyors, secondary bottle handling equipment, vision systems, leak detection systems, SPC systems, etc.
• Submission of bottles for first article approval to QA.
• Makes stable, repeatable, properly tuned processes of production machines.
• Makes necessary adjustments to tooling and machines.
• Maintains all machine guards and safety circuits to original condition and makes safety the first priority in all activities.
• Supports efforts to maintain and improve overall machine condition.
• Completes mold PM’s, tooling evaluations, cleaning, assembling, and installing molding components and related equipment.
• Inputs data into the Mold Data Bank System.
• Strives for constant process improvements, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Utilizes the Mattec System and its SPC capabilities.
• Assists the Production Group Leaders in process improvements.
• Assists in shipping and receiving of molding components and maintains inventory levels.
• Completes start-up reports and machine set-up sheets.
• Contributes to team efforts and supports all Berry safety policies and GMPs.
• Follows housekeeping standards and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

• Extensive expertise in at least one process discipline, including troubleshooting, repairing molds/machines, and performing start-ups.
• Proficiency in Stretch Blow Molding Process (SBM): mold setup, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, and mini-first articles.
• Proficiency in Extrusion Blow Molding Process (EBM): mold setup, installation, troubleshooting, and process tuning.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate integrated Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machines (SIPA), including mold assembly, defect identification, and process troubleshooting.
• Ability to interface positively with personnel, follow safety procedures, and maintain GMP standards.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a plastics environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime on short notice.
• Must work safely around hot plastics, oils, metals, and in noisy environments.
• Ability to lift 10-35 lbs, stand for 7 hours, and perform visual and auditory defect detection.

Organization Relationship: Reports to the Process Engineering Supervisor